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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.19, 356.30 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.19, 356.30 and 147.68 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.19 : 356.30 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.19/356.30 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.19x = 356.30 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.19x = 52,615.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,615.86/258.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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